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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers confront Scuzz-Bo the Beerholder at the Beardwesier Brewery. Rune enjoys a punch bowl, Izzy runs really fast, and Nattie confronts her past.

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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Frederic Yarm joins us to talk about mentoring bar professionals, the Boston bar scene, and his journey to becoming an author and blogger known for highlighting thousands of amazing cocktails.

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Frederic Yarm is a Boston bartender who got into the industry through writing about cocktails over 19 years ago. His work with the CocktailVirgin blog blossomed into two books, Drink & Tell: A Boston Cocktail Book (2012) and Boston Cocktails: Drunk & Told (2017), which capture the cocktail renaissance in his city.

After the first book, a night as a guest bartender led Frederic to seek out a barback position at an establishment known for training bartenders and was soon promoted. Fred has been bartending at various establishments in town for the last 12+ years and is an officer in the Boston chapter of the United States Bartenders' Guild.

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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Rune shares a sandwich, Nattie pushes some buttons, and Izzy pretends to work at a brewery.

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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Nick Hogan of Mover & Shaker joins us to talk about antique pinball machines, taking big risks to start a business, and how he became our Bar Meme Lord & Savior!

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Mover & Shaker is the brainchild of accomplished industry veteran Nick Hogan.

Born out of his shared passion for creating memorable experiences and a keen eye for great design, the Mover & Shaker brand has become a banner of sorts for the new generation of bartenders and hospitality professionals who fully embrace the service industry lifestyle and the colorful, diverse community that surrounds it.

Nick is a seasoned bartender with a lengthy list of cocktail competition wins and industry accolades under his belt. Though you’re more likely to catch him slinging merch than shaking cocktails these days, his years of experience behind the bar have given him sharp insight into the cult and culture of hospitality.

His unique and informed perspective is what makes Mover & Shaker such an authentic and relatable brand capable of reaching and resonating with their discerning niche.

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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Izzy dresses up like a Dwarf, Nattie hatches a plan, and Rune does some math.

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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Mark McDonough talks about building local gaming communities, indie games, and the importance of inclusivity and creating safe spaces while playing tabletop games.

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Mark McDonough has been playing tabletop role-playing games since the late 1980’s. While he has played Dungeons & Dragons throughout the years, he also has a fondess for playing and a variety of other games including indie games!

In 2020, Mark started organizing and running bi-weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons in cooperation with Babe, Games and Geeks and created the group Duval Dice and Dungeons.

Duval Dice and Dungeons is a group that focuses on providing a safe spaces and experiences for women and LGBTQ+ where they play Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games.

Their group officially started in October 2020 (during the height of the pandemic) at Lemonstreet Brewing Co. Over the last 5 years, they have built a community of players and Dungeon Masters.

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In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Rune reads some lips, Izzy role-plays, & Nattie finally calls her family.

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In this episode of "The Mixing Glass", Michael Toscano talks about the importance of making human connections, his journey to sobriety, and The Pathfinder - Destroyer of Bad Vibes!

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Michael is a Brooklyn-based sober hospitality and sales professional with an extensive background in the world of craft cocktails. He is a former lead bartender for the 2019 50 Best #1 bar in the world Dante, he worked as the NYC Woodford Reserve Brand Ambassador; a role he held when he began his sober journey and maintained through the first two years of his sobriety.

Michael also helped to reopen Frank Sinatra's iconic La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills where his "LDV Gibson" was named in Esquire's top 25 martinis in the US for 2023. He's a dedicated husband, dog dad, brother, uncle, and friend and He's currently the East Coast Regional Director for one the fastest growing NA spirits, The Pathfinder.

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